The French Sylvan Library from Magic: The Gathering's 1995 Renaissance set. This #158 Uncommon enchantment allows drawing two additional cards during the draw step.
Sylvan Library
1995 • Magic: The Gathering • Renaissance
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Description
Sylvan Library is an Uncommon Enchantment card from the Magic: The Gathering Renaissance set, released in 1995. Identified as card number 158 with the set code REN, this French-language edition features artwork by Harold McNeill. The card carries a mana cost of {1}{G} and has a mana value of 2, fitting into green-based strategies. The card's rules text allows a player to draw two additional cards during their draw step. When choosing two cards from the hand drawn this turn, the controller must pay 4 life for each or put the card on top of their library. This mechanic provides significant card advantage, making it a notable piece for Magic: The Gathering trading card game enthusiasts. Collectors interested in vintage Magic cards often track Renaissance set items for their historical place in the game's early development. The French version of Sylvan Library offers a distinct linguistic variant for those building multilingual collections. Completing a Renaissance checklist with this card number provides a complete view of the set's Uncommon slot. The Sylvan Library card remains a functional part of the game's history, offering a unique interaction between drawing power and life total management. Its presence in the 1995 Renaissance set marks it as a foundational card for players exploring early Magic mechanics. The card's design and functionality reflect the early era of Magic: The Gathering, where resource management and card selection were central themes. Owning a physical copy of this French Sylvan Library allows collectors to experience the game's history firsthand. The 1995 Renaissance set includes card number 158, Sylvan Library, an uncommon Enchantment with a mana cost of {1}{G}.
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Sylvan Library
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Uncommon
Harold McNeill
Card Stock
French
{1}{G}
Enchantment
G
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At the beginning of your draw step, you may draw two additional cards. If you do, choose two cards in your hand drawn this turn. For each of those cards, pay 4 life or put the card on top of your library.
FAQ
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What is the mana cost of Sylvan Library?
The mana cost for Sylvan Library is {1}{G}, resulting in a mana value of 2. This green enchantment requires one generic mana and one green mana to cast.
How does Sylvan Library's draw effect work?
During your draw step, you may draw two additional cards. For each of the two cards you choose from your hand drawn this turn, you must pay 4 life or put that card on top of your library.
Is Sylvan Library a rare card?
Sylvan Library is an Uncommon card from the Renaissance set. It is identified by card number 158 and set code REN, released in 1995.
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